Carry on composting this Christmas

With Christmas now only a couple of weeks away, the need to reduce waste is significant. Composting food waste can help, and a compost bin is the ideal gift for keen gardeners in your family.

Compost bins make a great Christmas present for green-fingered friends and family - so why not check out www.shropshire.getcomposting.com for ideas.  

At Christmas we always produce more food waste than at any other time of the year. The remnants of your New Year’s Eve party will also be a welcome addition to your compost bin such as nut shells and wooden cocktail sticks.  When the festivities have drawn to a close, if there is any room left in your compost bin you can add those natural home-made decorations like holly and ivy centre pieces, mistletoe and other compostable decorations.

So don't let the cold-weather put you off going down to the garden this Christmas, you can make your own compost, reduce waste and save money all year round with a compost heap.